How To Fix FMBLEXT005 - Budgetary Ledger not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBLEXT - Message class for Budgetary Ledger Extensions

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Budgetary Ledger not active

What causes this issue?

The budgetary ledger is not active.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to customize the Derivation Tool for the budgetary ledger,
you need to activate it first.
You activate the budgetary ledger in <DS:SIMG.FM_BL_V_FMBLBASIC>Activate
Budgetary Ledger Variant</> .

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBLEXT005 - Budgetary Ledger not active ?

  The SAP error message FMBLEXT005 indicates that the Budgetary Ledger is not active in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform operations related to budget management, such as posting budgetary transactions, but the necessary configuration for the Budgetary Ledger has not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Budgetary Ledger Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the Budgetary Ledger has not been activated in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for the budgetary management module have not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Financial Management (FM) module, which could lead to the Budgetary Ledger not being recognized as active.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the Budgetary Ledger.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error FMBLEXT005, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Budgetary Ledger:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the Budgetary Ledger. This is typically found under:
  
  SPRO ? Public Sector Management ? Budget Control System ? Activate Budgetary Ledger.
  
  
  Ensure that the Budgetary Ledger is activated for the relevant fiscal year and organizational units.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the Budgetary Management module to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Make sure that the budget types, budget categories, and other related settings are properly defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to perform the operation has the necessary authorizations to access and use the Budgetary Ledger.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the appropriate roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the Budgetary Ledger and Budget Control System for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the Budgetary Ledger is now active and functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) and FMAVCR01 (Display Budget) to help in managing budgetary transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the Budgetary Ledger and the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may be applicable.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FMBLEXT005 and ensure that the Budgetary Ledger is active in your SAP system.